Polyacrylamide Gel Casting Dam from Mexico
Precision-machined silicone dams used to form leak-proof seals during polyacrylamide gel polymerization in vertical electrophoresis setups like the Bio-Rad Mini-PROTEAN. These dams are exclusively for non-optical detection instruments. They are classified under tariff item 9027.90.00 as parts of electrophoresis apparatus used in chemical analysis.
Duty Rate — Mexico → Canada
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Medical Devices · May be required
May require HC Medical Devices depending on intended use (HC01, HC02, HC03, HC04, HC07, HC29, HC30) and Canadian product category (HC11, HC12, HC13, HC14). Matching criteria: Starts With 9027. Logic: MATCH IF (Valid HS Code) AND (Intended Use Code) AND (Valid Canadian Product Category).
CBSA Single Window matching criteria, unknown
Import Tips
• Ensure the dams are declared as parts of electrophoresis instruments, not as general silicone articles
• Provide model numbers of the compatible instruments to support the classification
• If the dams are made of silicone, verify they are not classified under Chapter 40 as articles of vulcanised rubber